Lesson on how to conduct research

1. How to Research4th Grade Technology Integration Project Kate Jaffe CTGE5065

2. Phase I Relative Advantage Students will be asked to determine what research is and then use those skills to research pioneer life Using the internet, students will have access to more current and updated material which will help them to research in a more effective and rewarding way Students will also be able to present their research in a more effective and interesting way Students will be researching in a different way than they are used to which will help them to learn new skills that can be used in other areas of school

3. Phase IIObjectives and Assessments Having the students use the internet to define research and then use specific sites will allow them more access to a vaster range of materials Students will be assessed on how well they used the websites provided and also how they presented their information using technology (Glogster and the class wiki)

4. Phase IIIIntegration Strategies The teacher should model the research process for the students on the Smart Board The teacher will show the students the definition of research on dictionary.com using an imbedded link Students will use essential questions: What was daily life like for students in the early 1800s? How were students disciplined at school? What did a schoolhouse look like? The teacher will then model using Glogster and the wiki

5. Activity 1: Defining Research Answering essential questions in note format The students will enter their notes into the class wiki All students will have access to a class wiki where they will be able to edit and add in their notes Students will be taught how to use the wiki prior to starting the project This way, the students can look at each other’s information throughout the process prior to the final project The teacher can monitor students’ progress using the wiki

6. Activity II: Practicing Research Skills Students will put their research together to create a Glogster of what they’ve learned Using Glogster, the students will be able to incorporate pictures and text to share their research Students will use the notes on the wiki to create a Glogster Students will also have access to the internet to use pictures in their Glogster

7. Phase IVInstructional Environment In the classroom, the teacher and students will need access to a Smart Board Students will each need a computer to work on throughout the project and may work in pairs to maximize efficiency Glogster and Wiki will be made available to the students All students need to be clear on the directions and also the technology they are working with to enjoy the project and come away with success

8. Phase VEvaluate Integration Strategies Modifying this lesson to include more technology will allow students to do more with their research Glogster allowed students to present in an easy way to the entire class Students learned new technology as well as new information